BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AIA Los Angeles - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AIA Los Angeles REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20260224T181340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183936Z UID:129173-1773666000-1773669600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Quarterly Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly roundtables\, organized by the AIA|LA Government Outreach (GO!) Committee\, serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and to learn more about the latest initiatives being advanced by LADBS. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate:  Monday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm)\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, March 16 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, June 15 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, September 21 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\nMonday\, December 7 (1 pm – 2 pm) – RSVP HERE\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-2026/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Roundtable_turquoise-591x591-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T171500 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20260126T233836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172011Z UID:128316-1773388800-1773422100@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:2026 Technology Conference: AI: Architectural Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a summary Op-ed of the conference here! Courtesy of James (JED) Donaldson\, AIA\, and Denis Vitoreli\, AIA\, LEED Green Associate. \nCheck out our presentations from the AIA|LA 2026 Tech Conference! \n“AI Won’t Take Our Jobs” from the 2026 Tech Conference by Alison Mug\, Assoc AIA & Mary Clare Garrity\, Allied AIA\, Assoc IIDA\, LEED AP\, PCCP. \n \n“Co-Intelligence: Building A Smarter Design Practice ” by Jason Rostar\, AIA & Roan Isaku\, AIA \n \n“The Architecture of Intelligence: Measuring What Matters (And Turning Buildings Into Living Systems)” – Kimon Onuma\, FAIA \n \n“Designing With Intelligence” – Vedran Dzebic\, PhD \n \n“Between two Failure: The Pursuit of Digital Intelligence” – by Enrique Galicia & Leo Salce. \n \n“The Three Tiers of Co-Intelligence” – AIA|LA 2026 Tech Conference \n \n“Closing the Gap: Aligning Architects\, Engineers\, and Builders” – Maria Victoria Ortega\, Architect Intl. AIA \n \n  \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nOn Friday\, March 13\, 2026 please join the AIA Los Angeles TAP + Professional Practice Committees for the 2026 Technology Conference: AI: Architectural Intelligence. \nIn Los Angeles\, resilience is not an abstract idea\, it’s a lived experience. Our hillsides still bear the marks of wildfire\, our communities rise from ash and drought\, and our studios are filled with people determined to design a more hopeful future. As architects\, we’re reshaping more than rebuilding—confronting scarcity\, loss\, and systemic vulnerability. Technology is enabling it all\, embedding intelligence into design and delivery\, accelerating housing recovery\, addressing resource shortages\, and keeping firms agile amid shifting talent and climate pressures. \nAI: Architectural Intelligence calls us to redefine what intelligence means in architecture—moving beyond tools to create systems that learn\, anticipate\, and evolve with the communities they serve. This year’s conference explores a new paradigm: not technology shaping architecture\, but architecture shaping the intelligence of technology. \n\nAIA CES: 6.0 LU|HSW applied for. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nBy participating in this conference\, attendees will be able to: \n\n1. Evaluate how AI-enabled design systems can enhance community resilience by anticipating and mitigating risks related to wildfire\, drought\, housing recovery\, and climate-driven hazards\, supporting decisions that protect public health\, safety\, and welfare.\n\n2. Apply principles of tech-enabled resilience to integrate artificial intelligence\, data-informed workflows\, and adaptive modeling into architectural practice in ways that improve environmental performance\, resource efficiency\, and long-term occupant well-being.\n\n3. Analyze the role of architectural leadership in shaping ethical and responsible AI systems\, ensuring that emerging technologies support equitable outcomes\, reduce systemic vulnerability\, and align with climate-responsive and resilience-focused design goals.\n\n4. Assess how intelligent design and delivery platforms can support zero-net-carbon strategies\, including lifecycle analysis\, predictive performance modeling\, and informed material and energy decisions that reduce environmental impact over time.\n\n5. Identify strategies for leveraging AI and advanced technologies to accelerate resilient housing and infrastructure solutions\, particularly in post-disaster and resource-constrained contexts\, while maintaining safety\, durability\, and community trust.\n\n\n6. Synthesize lessons from case studies and expert-led discussions to inform firm-wide and project-level decision-making that strengthens climate adaptation\, risk management\, and the integration of intelligent systems into architectural practice. \n\n  \nPLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON SPEAKERS AND THE PROGRAM.  \n\n\nBecome a sponsor! Click here to support the 2026 Technology Conference!\n**Pre-Paid Parking Available for $10 HERE\, otherwise parking is $15 on the day.**\n\nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\n\n\n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n\nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/2026-technology-conference-ai-architectural-intelligence/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Panel,Presentation,Professional Practice Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/976w-x-706h-Calendar-AIA-LA-Tech-Conference-2026-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20260223T193926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T225217Z UID:129101-1773144000-1773147600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Santa Monica Mass Timber Accelerator Information Session DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: KTGY \nClick here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support. \nEVENT DETAILS\nThe City of Santa Monica is excited to partner with AIA|LA to host a Mass Timber Accelerator that will support architects and developers in building expertise in mass timber design and construction. Join us on March 10th to learn more about the accelerator program\, the benefits of participating\, and ask questions you may have about the program before you apply! \nThe accelerator is accepting applications to participate through March 31st. Once accepted into the accelerator participants will receive technical assistance from WoodWorks as well as a financial award from the City of Santa Monica. To review application instructions and learn more about the accelerator visit Santa Monica’s mass timber accelerator webpage here.” \n  \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO TO VIEW THE YOUTUBE PRESENTATION.\n\nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION GUIDE PDF.\n  \nSPEAKER\n \nPeter Roquemore – Sustainability Analyst\, City of Santa Monica \nPeter Roquemore is a Sustainability Analyst in the City of Santa Monica’s Office of Sustainability & the Environment. Peter leads the City’s work on developing policies to reduce embodied carbon and supports the City in meeting the goals of the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan. Peter received his Masters in Urban & Regional Planning from UCLA. \n \nSophia Smith — Mass Timber Business Development & Sales – USA \nSophia Smith works at the intersection of design\, engineering\, construction\, and manufacturing to advance the use of mass timber in the built environment. At Kalesnikoff\, she collaborates with project teams across the United States to align structural systems with vertically integrated timber supply and off-site manufacturing strategies. Sophia previously led project management for the first mass timber multifamily housing development in Los Angeles County and continues to support teams implementing mass timber across a range of project types.\n\n\n  \n\n\nMark Aden\, PE\, SE\, LEED AP Principal\n\nMark Aden has established a reputation for designing innovative and cost-effective structures that incorporate the latest in construction technology. He has been responsible for the structural design of a wide variety of private and public projects\, including high-rise buildings\, long-span structures\, and multi-story parking structures. Mark’s over 30 years of design experience with all types of construction materials has produced award-winning projects throughout the United States\, along with projects in places like Puerto Rico\, Hawaii\, and Guam. \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nMark Oberholzer\, AIA – KTGY \nContext is everything. In cities like Los Angeles\, context includes not just existing buildings and neighborhoods\, but an emerging sense of urban identity and possibility. Mark Oberholzer’s strength is engaging with the context of client goals\, zoning complexity\, urban design\, stakeholder influences\, economic imperatives and design integrity to tease out extraordinary architectural solutions. \nOver the last five years\, Mark has been at the forefront of KTGY’s expertise in innovative construction techniques – harnessing the design possibilities of modular construction\, bearing steel stud systems\, and heavy timber. Mark sees construction technology as another part of the design context\, bringing a conviction that collaboration\, imagination\, hard work\, and a sense of humor are the best tools to reach the goal of better design. \n  \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/santa-monica-mass-timber-accelerator-information-session/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Community,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mass-timber-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20260115T224838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200103Z UID:127986-1772710200-1772713800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2026 Quarterly Meetings DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as a forum for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2026: \nThursday\, March 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, May 7  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE\nThursday\, August 13  (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) –  RSVP HERE\nThursday\,  November 5 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. \n  \nPRIME 2026 AIA|LA ADVOCACY PRIORITY w/ LADWP: \nAIA|LA is requesting LADWP leadership to institute the following protocol\, which we believe will substantially improve development services: \nTo require review/approval of the Service Planner (Office Team) and ESR (Field Team) should occur during the normal Plan Check Period – Avoids delays that happen when approval occurs during construction and when the ESR first sees a project late in the construction process. \nMORE CONTEXT: \nPowering Progress: How AIA|LA and LADWP Are Redesigning Collaboration \nSince 2021\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been breaking down silos through a pioneering series of quarterly roundtables. What began as a conversation has evolved into a powerful engine for problem-solving\, connecting the architects who envision our city with the utility experts who power it. \nThe Mission: From Transaction to Trust – \nThese forums are about more than just permits; they are about building a shared culture of trust and empathy. By aligning the priorities of LADWP personnel with private sector designers\, we are testing new methods to tackle Los Angeles’ biggest challenges—from the housing crisis to the urban heat island effect. We recognize that environmental justice\, electrification\, and urban design are deeply interconnected\, requiring a unified approach to infrastructure. \nTurning Talk into Action – These quarterly deep-dives allow us to: \n\nModernize Standards: We are analyzing how equipment size and “cultural habits” regarding utility placement impact the beauty and safety of our streets.\nInnovate: From exploring self-certification to piloting new technologies\, we are identifying the obstacles that slow down progress.\nBenchmark: We are looking at regional best practices to integrate trees and landscaping with utility infrastructure\, ensuring a greener public realm.\n\nReal Results: The impact of this partnership is already visible on the ground. Together\, we have achieved: \n\nFaster processing for utility permits.\nCritical streamlining for Executive Directive 1 (100% Affordable Housing) projects.\nSmarter financial solutions\, including the amortization of line extensions.\nGreater flexibility for construction staging and transformer placement.\n\nA Model for the Future: \nWe believe this partnership sets the standard for how City departments should engage with the private sector. By celebrating these wins\, we hope to show the public that when architects and utilities collaborate\, the entire city benefits. \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2026-quarterly-meetings/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20260210T204656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T020119Z UID:128757-1771934400-1771938000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA Sponsorship Success Webinar DESCRIPTION:Please click here to view this presentation on our AIA|LA YouTube Channel.\nEVENT DETAILS\nPlease join us for an informative Sponsorship Success Webinar presented by Kim Patten\, AIA & Jennifer Doublet\, AIA from the Women in Architecture Committee. The WiA Committee has always excelled in sponsorships and last year they raised close to $100\,000! \nLearn how to find sponsors for your event by identifying the right sponsors\, attracting them\, contacting them\, and creating an appealing sponsorship presentation. Kim and Jennifer will present for 20 minutes and then a Q&A will follow. The webinar will be virtual over ZOOM\, and the link will be sent to all registrants 24 hours prior to the event. \nThis webinar is FREE to attend\, so don’t miss out on this opportunity! \n  \nHOSTS \n \nKim Patten\, AIA – 2026 Co-Chair\, Women in Architecture Committee \nKim Patten is a passionate academic planner\, process and sustainable strategy education leader in the Los Angeles office. \nAs Partner and Steinberg Hart’s Higher Education Practice Leader\, Kim helps clients navigate complex problems with strategic research\, skillful design and planning solutions to achieve direction and clarity. Working with academic institutions across the country\, her partnership approach creates an environment to collaborate\, plan and discover paths unique to that client. \nShe is a recognized leader for the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) where she served as the Pacific Region Chair\, as a member of the Finance and Audit and Facilities Planning Academy committees. She also serves on the planning committee for the AIA|LA Women in Architecture annual Powerful conference\, and was recognized as one of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2022 Women of Influence in Construction\, Engineering\, and Architecture. Kim holds a Bachelors in Architecture from the University of Southern California. \n \nJennifer Doublet\, AIA – 2026 Vice Co-Chair\, Women in Architecture Committee \nJennifer Doublet\, AIA\, is a Senior Project Manager and Director of Business Development for Brooks Scarpa Huber Architects with offices in Los Angeles and South Florida. She has been a practicing design professional since 1995 with decades of experience in design\, construction and education. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-sponsorship-success-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Committees,Presentation,WiA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AIA-LA_SPONSHORSHIP-WEBINAR_Graphic-Final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250304T175808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T175808Z UID:115326-1765195200-1765198800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, December 8\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-dec-8-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Roundtable_turquoise-591x591-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20251106T184410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T171024Z UID:125942-1763575200-1763586000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Joint AIA|LA UDC & APA LA Section Community Mixer DESCRIPTION:Joint LA AIA UDC & APA LA Section Community Mixer\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nLocation: Mrs. Fish\, 448 S Hill St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90013 \nSchedule: \n\n6:00 PM – Networking & Welcome\n7:00 PM – Speaker Remarks\n8:00 PM – Reception\n\nDescription:\nThe LA AIA Urban Design Committee (UDC)\, in collaboration with the APA Los Angeles Section\, is proud to host the 2nd Annual Community Mixter at Mrs. Fish in Downtown Los Angeles. This year’s event will focus on mobility and community planning initiatives surrounding major events such as LA28. Short talks will be given by representatives from LA Metro and other community-based organizations. \nPlease note: This event does not seek sponsorship directly from LA28. \nBackground:\nThe Mixter aims to facilitate an exchange of ideas inspired by LA28’s “lasting legacy” initiative\, as requested by the International Olympic Committee\, which emphasizes identifying meaningful local investments beyond the Games. This aligns with the LA AIA UDC’s ongoing commitment to community planning for large-scale events shaping Los Angeles. \nBuilding on discussions from LA AIA’s Ecompass 2023\, this event continues the conversation on equitable\, healthy\, and inclusive outcomes that strengthen Los Angeles communities impacted by transformative urban events. \nDiscussion Topics:\nGuests are encouraged to share brief insights on one or more of the following themes: \n\nMobility for Large Events\nLocal Initiatives\nInternational Transit-Oriented Communities\nCommunity Planning Concepts\n\nThis is an informal gathering—no PowerPoint or formal presentation is required. \nInvited Guests Include: \n\nLivable Communities\nUCLA / International Fellow\nACLA\nAIA|LA JEDI\nSCAG\nSoLa Impact\n\nParking & Transit: \nAIA|LA encourages everyone to walk\, bike\, or ride METRO. \nThe AIA|LA Urban Design Committee Mission Statement \nDoes anyone care about urban space today? Whatever happened to visionary urban design? Where is the model for Los Angeles? Is there a model for Los Angeles? Isn’t it the architect’s job to design the city? Can we envision and support non-commercialized collective spaces? Can we be radically optimistic about the future without seeming naive? Doesn’t the term “Urban Design” sound banal\, academic\, and indeterminate? Why is that? Can we change that? Is there political viability for large-scale ambitious planning initiatives? How can infrastructural investment alter and improve the way the city functions? What is the new mayor going to do about homelessness\, and how can we\, as architects\, help? Not to say anything about the policy\, regulations\, and red tape that govern land use\, planning\, and development\, but if we had to say something about it\, where would we even start? What about the history of redlining\, discriminatory lending practices\, and segregation that has produced our present urban patterns? Can architects help foster an agenda of spatial equity in the city? Can small-scale interventions be more effective than large-scale propositions in making a more liveable city? How can return on investment be measured\, other than in dollars and cents? Mass Timber sounds great\, but what’s the story behind the sustainability argument? How can we develop the city more sustainably? Remember all that fuss about the LA River? What’s going on there? Same question\, but about the Olympics? How much impact can an individual building have on the life of a city? What are the best practices for designing housing today? How can architects best respond to the current State of Emergency? Can we\, as a profession\, be more proactive in proposing solutions that we want to see implemented? \nThe AIA|LA Urban Design Committee believes that we can\, and should. Our mission is about asking questions\, fostering discussions\, proposing solutions\, and illustrating visions for the future of Los Angeles. \n  \nAIA|LA Urban Design Committee Leadership: \n \nKelly Nicholas\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate\, ZGF ARCHITECTS & Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nKelly is a licensed architect practicing at ZGF Architects in Downtown Los Angeles. A graduate of Rice University\, she has over 15 years of experience in the design and construction industry\, working on a variety of project types while practicing at firms in Singapore\, Texas\, New York\, and California. Having spent most of her adult life living in downtowns of major cities\, her passion for urban density\, adaptive reuse\, public transit\, and walkability make her an enthusiastic advocate of the Urban Design Committee and its initiatives. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nJonathan Rieke\, AIA – Project Leader\, West of West & Past-Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nJonathan is a Project Leader at West of West\, with experience ranging from residential interiors to large-scale ground-up development projects. He is a registered architect in California\, Michigan\, and Ohio and has previously worked as a designer for several award-winning firms including The Los Angeles Design Group\, Bjarke Ingels Group\, and Morphosis Architects. Jonathan has held academic positions at the University of Southern California\, The Ohio State University\, and Kent State University where he was the Schidlowski Emerging Faculty Fellow. Jonathan received his Master of Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design\, where he was awarded the James Templeton Kelley Prize for best graduate thesis\, and his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nDarnell Parker II\, Assoc. AIA – Founder & CEO\, Global Youth Camp & Vice-Chair\, AIA|LA Urban Design Committee \nDarnell Parker II is an experienced Design Professional II\, Senior Designer\, and Job Captain with more than five years of professional work experience in architecture and two years of planning. He is most passionate about helping others\, particularly black and brown youth around the globe. As the former\, United States Returned Peace Corps Volunteer of the Republic of Moldova\, AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer at Community Housing Partners (Christiansburg\, Virginia)\, Lieutenant Governor at Badger Boys State (Ripon\, Wisconsin)\, President of the NOMA Student Chapter at Virginia Tech\, Chairman and Director of Membership of APA Los Angeles Section\, and Co-Chair of Membership of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Los Angeles\, he decided to start the Global Youth Camp AEP. Darnell holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Architecture as well as a Master’s in Urban Regional Planning obtained from an accredited college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/joint-aiala-udc-apa-la-section-community-mixer/ LOCATION:Mrs. Fish\, 448 S Hill St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Panel,Presentation,Professional Development,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/UDCMixer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20251017T220432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T225921Z UID:125024-1763467200-1763470800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Multifamily Overview of 2025 Energy Code Updates DESCRIPTION:*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n  \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO TO VIEW THE YOUTUBE PRESENTATION\nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PDF PRESENTATION\n\nEVENT DETAILS\nWe will review the 2025 Energy Code Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for multi-family envelope\, mechanical\, photovoltaic and heated pool and spa requirements. In addition\, we will review the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code. \n\nThis event will be virtual over ZOOM. All registrants will be sent a ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \nSPEAKER \n \nNick Brown – Owner and President\, Build Smart Group \nNick Brown is President of Build Smart\, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling\, energy code\, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings. Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC). He is a Subject Matter Expert on the Energy Code Ace statewide education team and teaches classes for Southern California Edison on Net Zero Design\, All-electric Homes\, Heat Pumps\, and Selling Clean Energy Homes. As part of a CalSEED team\, Nick is currently researching phase change material applications in HVAC systems. Nick was elected to the Board of Directors of CABEC beginning in 2018. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan. He remodeled his own home in 2014 in a deep energy retrofit and has written and presented extensively on Net Zero buildings\, high-performance walls\, and energy efficient building. Prior to starting Build Smart\, he served as President of Merlex Stucco for 15 years\, a $15 million Southern California stucco manufacturer. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW \nParticipants will be able to state the implementation timeline for the 2025 California Energy Code and explain its relevance to multi-family residential projects. \nParticipants will be able to describe the updated Mandatory and Prescriptive requirements for the building envelope\, mechanical systems\, and renewable energy measures in multi-family projects\, and assess their impact on occupant health\, safety\, and environmental performance. \nParticipants will be able to identify the 2025 Energy Code updates specific to multi-family heated pool and spa systems\, including energy efficiency and safety-related provisions. \nParticipants will be able to explain the new electric-ready and performance compliance metrics introduced in the 2025 Energy Code\, and evaluate how they support sustainable\, safe\, and resilient residential design. \nParticipants will be able to access and apply available tools\, training\, and resources to support compliance with the 2025 Energy Code while advancing health\, safety\, and welfare objectives in multi-family residential practice. \n  \nThank you very much to our Sponsor! URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/multifamily-overview-of-2025-energy-code-updates/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multifamily-Feature-Image-976x706-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250805T204000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T223109Z UID:121060-1763112600-1763134200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Stepping Thru Accessible Public Multi-Family Residential Facilities DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: You must be present for the entire seminar in order to receive AIA and California MCE credit. \nADA Seminar: Stepping Thru Accessible Public Multi-Family Residential Facilities \npresented by Janis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp\, \nStepping Thru Accessibility \nPublic multi-family residential facilities are quite complex with the differing regulations – we will explore which regulations apply along with requirements for kitchens\, bathrooms\, and social service center establishments. \nDESCRIPTION\nAn in-depth look at the differing regulations and code requirements for publicly supported multi-family residential facilities. We will review the various components found within dwelling units and social service center establishment sleeping accommodations\, including kitchens and bathrooms. Multi-family residential is one of the more complex building types. Depending on when the facility was initially built and the type of funding\, you can have a number of different regulations for one project such as the ADA Standards\, the FHA\, UFAS\, and California Building Codes both 11A and 11B. We will also touch upon alterations and transition plans and how this impacts multi-family housing projects. \nAIA CES: Approved for 5.0 LU|HSW\n5.0 hours Mandatory Continuing Education for California license renewal\n(A certificate will be provided post-event for attendees who complete all 5 hours.) \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand what is considered public multi-family residential and which regulations apply\nReview alteration and new construction requirements for dwelling units\nLearn about specific requirements for kitchens and bathrooms within dwelling units and common spaces\nOverview California senior housing and social service center establishment sleeping accommodation requirements\n\nThis seminar takes place IN PERSON on Friday November 14 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the AIA|LA and ACLA Center for Communities Los Angeles\, 4450 W Adams Blvd\, Los Angeles 90016. \nThe training is five hours with an hour break. Lunch suggestions will be shared closer to the date.\nRegistrants will receive a PDF of the seminar notes to download or print in advance of the program. \nREGISTRATION FEE:\nAIA Members: $125 per person\nNonmembers: $195 per person \nPRESENTER: \nJanis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp\nStepping Thru Accessibility \n \n\n\n\n\nJanis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp is principal of Stepping Thru Accessibility and the Founding President of the Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI). She has given presentations on Accessibility at numerous venues from Dwell On Design in Los Angeles\, to Design DC in Washington\, at the National ADA Symposium in Texas and Georgia\, and the National AIA Conventions in Boston\, New York City\, Atlanta\, Philadelphia\, Chicago\, New Orleans\, Orlando\, and Las Vegas. Her most-recent book\, published by Wiley – ‘ADA in Details – Interpreting the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design’ came out in 2017\, with the 2nd edition in 2023\, which has been expanded and updated to include the 2021 IBC and the 2017 ICC A117.1\, all integrated and color-coded. \nMs. Kent is designated a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by the California Division of the State Architect\, a Certified Access Specialist\, and serves on the committee to develop the California state CASp exams. She has conducted seminars for the Nevada State Board of Architecture\, Interior\, and Residential Design and has presented to business associations including AIA Chapters\, California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)\, US Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)\, Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET)\, California Public Parking Association (CPPA)\, the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing (SCANPH)\, the University of California – Construction Services\, the California State University – Capital Planning Design and Construction\, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI-LA)\, the ICC Orange Empire Chapter\, and the CSI National Convention – Construct\, and the California Division of the State Architect (DSA). \nMs. Kent is a licensed California Architect\, and has been involved in the specialized field of Accessibility since the mid-1980’s. Aside from training\, building review\, and drawing review\, she also serves as an expert witness. She has managed a wide range of architectural projects\, surveyed numerous facilities for accessibility compliance\, and provided quality control and property assessments on access throughout the country and abroad. And has recently been appointed to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Accessibility Code Advisory Committee. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/stepping-thru-accessible-public-multi-family-residential-facilities/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ADA-Red-Door-Canva-Free-1850x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250305T195949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T165734Z UID:115381-1762344000-1762347600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 4 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) –  RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – PLEASE NOTE:  This meeting is being rescheduled\, and we’ll have a new date/ time confirmed ASAP. \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-nov-5-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250818T191545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T222149Z UID:121585-1759944600-1759951800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Refrigeration Code Changes: What Designers Need to Know DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n“Refrigeration Code Changes: What Designers Need to Know.” With evolving standards around refrigerants and HVAC systems\, staying up-to-date on code updates is essential for sustainable design: \n– Recent updates in California & national refrigeration codes\n– Environmental impacts of refrigerant types\n– Design strategies to align with the new\n– Q&A session with industry professional \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nGeorge Reilly\, Hon. AIA|LA – Principal | US BEnv Lead – West Coast Region\, Buro Happold \nGeorge Reilly is a seasoned MEP engineer with over 20 years of experience. \nHe began his career in the UK and has been working in California since 2009. His expertise spans projects across Europe\, the US\, the Middle East\, and Asia\, with significant experience in laboratory\, cultural\, higher education\, and adaptive reuse sectors. \nGeorge’s passion for engineering is driven by a desire to understand how systems work and to enhance building efficiency. He aims to add value to projects by maintaining strong client relationships and delivering design solutions that align with clients’ aspirations and budgets. His commitment to Net Zero Carbon and addressing climate change is a key focus of his work. \nAs a member of the AIA Committee on the Environment (LA) and an AIA Honorary status awardee\, George is recognized for his dedication to sustainability and his contributions to the field. \n  \n \nAndrew James – Senior Associate | Mechanical\, Buro Happold \nAndrew James is an associate mechanical engineer on the Los Angeles MEP engineering team. \nAndrew brings technical expertise in HVAC mechanical design and energy analysis\, spanning higher education\, commercial\, healthcare\, and arts & culture sectors. He excels in the delivery of coordinated multi-discipline projects in BIM. He also supports project code compliance and construction administration. \nAndrew has an interest in low-energy mechanical design using passive conditioning strategies\, as well as an interest in district-level heating and cooling systems\, as used in both the Building for the Permanent Collection at Los Angeles County Museum Art and at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 2 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Identify recent changes to California and national refrigeration codes and explain their implications for sustainable building design. \n2. Evaluate the environmental impacts of various refrigerant types\, including global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). \n3. Apply design strategies that align HVAC systems with updated refrigerant standards while maintaining occupant comfort and building performance. \n4. Integrate code-compliant\, low-impact refrigeration solutions into design projects to support health\, safety\, and welfare goals. \n  \nPARKING \nPublic Parking available at Central Library and Pershing Square. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/refrigeration-code-changes-what-designers-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Buro Happold\, 633 W. 5th St.\, 68th Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Learning Units,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Flyer-Refrigeration-Code-Changes-revd.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250305T195446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T172721Z UID:115375-1759836600-1759840200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 4 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nTuesday\, October 7 (11:30am – 12:30pm) –  RSVP VIA LINK BELOW// Originally scheduled for Sept 24\, 2025.\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all interrelated (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these interrelated challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-sept-24-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250821T193151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T181412Z UID:121935-1759770000-1759775400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Board of Directors’ Candidate Town Hall 2026 DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors Candidate Town Hall 2026\nThis is a virtual event. \nTo help our members get to know this year’s nominees\, and understand what programs and initiatives the candidates propose to bring to the table\, we presented a Board of Directors 2026 Candidate Town Hall on October 6\, 2025. \nThe Town Hall was co-moderated by AIA|LA Vice President/2026 President Elect Toni Lewis\, AIA\, and AIA|LA 2025 President Chava Danielson\, AIA . Each candidate had 4 minutes each to share their platform\, followed by an opportunity for Q&A with the audience. \nWatch the video of our October 6 virtual Town Hall to hear the candidates talk about their mission and vision.\nTOWN HALL 2026 VIDEO (YouTube link)\nThe following candidates are running for the open 2026 Board positions: \nFor Vice President/President Elect (one open position):\nMichael Anderson\, AIA – Anderson Barker\nScott Hunter\, FAIA – HKS\n \nFor Secretary (one position):\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA – Practice\n \nFor Directors (two positions):\nMichael Chang\, AIA – AC Martin\nMandi Roberts\, AIA – HMC Architects\nWilliam Robertson\, AIA – Design Build Labs\nSéverine Tatangelo\, Intl. Assoc. AIA – Studio PCH \nFor AIA California Representative (one position):\nLisa Little\, AIA – Vertebrae \nFor Ex Officio Associate Director (one position):\nEsmeralda Aceituno\, Assoc. AIA\nDarnell Parker II\, Assoc. AIA \nVoting opened September 24\, 2025 and closes November 11\, 2025 at 12noon Pacific time. \nHERE IS THE LINK TO YOUR BALLOT URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/board-of-directors-candidate-town-hall-2026/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TOWN-HALL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250827T200957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T173313Z UID:122209-1758875400-1758880800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Reuse LA Part 2: Adapting Performance and New Identities to Existing Facades\, Case Studies in Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects with EYRC\, Gensler\, and Gruen Associates DESCRIPTION:*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee invites you to join our panel event highlighting case studies on three contemporary Southern California Adaptive Reuse Projects. Come hear directly from their authors; Devon Barnes (Gruen Associates)\, Patricia Rhee (EYRC)\, and Olivier Sommerhalder (Gensler) as they present the Apple Tower Theatre\, The Press\, and the Herald Examiner Building adaptive reuse projects along with their hard-earned lessons. \nWhile the urgency and opportunities of adaptive reuse projects are well known\, they come with significant architectural and technical challenges. High among them is the adaptation of existing building facades\, as it requires design teams to take on forensic and archeological approaches to adapt existing building enclosures for new use and modern performance standards. To support these unique challenges in the growing advocacy for Adaptive Reuse projects\, the AIA LA Building Performance and Regulations Committee invites you to participate in this knowledge sharing panel event. \n  \nMODERATOR \n \nAlex Rosenthal\, AIA – Senior Associate\, Heintges \nAlex Rosenthal is a Senior Associate at Heintges Consulting Architects and Engineers based in Southern California. As a licensed architect and having worked with Heintges since 2016\, his career has been dedicated to the realization of complex facades brought on by an ardent passion for architecture\, performance-based design\, and sustainable building practices. Alex has collaborated internationally with some of the world’s leading architecture firms in the design and technical development of high-profile building envelopes on projects ranging from flagship retail to high-rise residential\, commercial\, office\, laboratory\, institutional and museum programs. Outside of his work at Heintges\, Alex has been a guest lecturer and juror at multiple universities\, a frequent public speaker at building enclosure industry events\, and an active participate in professional organizations. With his involvement in AIA LA’s Building Performance and Regulations committee\, Alex advocates for the dissemination of knowledge related to California sustainable building regulations\, adaptive reuse\, building performance\, and facades. Alex holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Architecture and a Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University’s GSAPP where he received the Lucille Smysyer Lowenfish Memorial Prize. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nDevon Barnes\, AIA – Principal Associate\, Gruen Associates  \nDevon began her career designing award-winning flagship stores for luxury brands before shifting her focus to adaptive reuse and historically sensitive projects. She enjoys weaving modern amenities into existing and historic contexts\, with a portfolio that includes the restoration of the Tower Theater. As a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Western Chapter of the Association for Preservation Technology\, she is committed to uncovering hidden stories within buildings and shaping meaningful architectural adaptations. \n \nPatricia Rhee\, FAIA\, DBIA – Partner\, Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects  \nPartner Patricia Rhee\, FAIA\, has been a member of EYRC Architects since 2000. She has served as Designer for some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning projects including The Press\, The Culver Steps\, Ivy Station Offices and Retail\, and the John M. Roll U.S. Federal Courthouse. She has served on design juries for multiple AIA chapters\, the Design-Build Institute of America and numerous architecture schools. She has lectured internationally and nationally\, at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona\, the University of Melbourne\, Clemson University\, AIA National Women’s Leadership Summit\, and the University of Maryland\, where she was the Kea Distinguished Professor. Patricia has and continues to serve as a Peer Advisor to the Bureau of Overseas Business Operations and the General Services Administration. She was a founding Co-Chair of the AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture committee and serves on the board of Heidi Duckler Dance. \n \nOlivier Sommerhalder\, AIA – Principal\, Gensler \nOlivier is a Design Principal and the Global Design Resilience Leader for Gensler based in the Los Angeles office. He brings design and technical expertise across a spectrum of public and private projects of all types and scales. Olivier approaches design by using research\, building technology\, and building science as means to drive progressive\, contextually appropriate\, holistic architecture.\n \nHe has taught at the University of Southern California and served as visiting critic and guest lecturer at the University of Southern California\, Cal Poly Pomona\, the University of California Los Angeles\, the University of California Berkley and the ETH (Federal Polytechnic in Zurich\, Switzerland). Olivier holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Applied Sciences in Brugg-Windisch\, Switzerland; a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute or Architecture\, Los Angeles and an Executive Master in Design Culture from the Zurich University of the Arts\, Zurich\, Switzerland. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 1.5 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Present a comprehensive summary of existing building code requirements and pathways to deliver compliant building enclosure for commercial Adaptive Reuse projects.\n2. Present case studies on the design and technical adaptation of existing facades to new architectural identities and contemporary performance standards.\n3. Understand different technical and forensic approaches to working with a building facade’s existing conditions.\n4. Share hard-earned lessons from successfully completed adaptive reuse projects.\n \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/reuse-la-part-2-adapting-performance-and-new-identities-to-existing-facades-case-studies-in-southern-california-adaptive-reuse-projects-with-eyrc-gensler-and-gruen-associates/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Learning Units,Networking,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resuse-LA-Feature-Image-976x706-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="AIA|LA Building Performance & Regulations Committee":MAILTO:will@aialosangeles.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250802T000408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T040008Z UID:120891-1758546000-1758549600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People DESCRIPTION:The ZOOM Recording of this event is now available! \nDuration: 00:58:27\nShare link: Equitable Restroom Accommodation for Trans/GNC People\nPasscode: XPz249d#\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThis panel presentation brings together thought leaders from the legal\, academic\, and transgender communities to address access to restrooms for trans and gender non-conforming people in public buildings in the face of laws enacted in 19 states across the country that constrain people to utilize the restroom associated with their sex-at-birth. In so doing\, trans and GNC people face increased risks\, including denial of access\, harassment and physical assault. The effect of these regressive laws serves to prevent this targeted population from using public restrooms in public buildings\, such as schools and universities\, libraries\, hospitals\, government buildings\, airports\, parks and community centers. \nIt is our charge to identify tangible solutions to ensure equitable accommodations that support everybody’s inherent right to participate in all aspects of public life. The discussion will seek to identify avenues of opportunity\, galvanize consensus\, and discern concrete steps going forward. The policy statement generated at this presentation will be delivered to AIA National for adoption and advocacy. \nLEARNING UNITS\nAIA CES: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW \n  \nPlease note: This is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM.\nAll registered attendees will be sent the ZOOM link in the Event Confirmation Email that is sent out 24 hours prior to the event.\n  \n  \nHOST/MODERATOR \n \nJake Stevens – Senior Vice President\, Faring  \nJake Stevens is a California real estate development professional and a proud graduate of Los Angeles public schools. He attended Occidental College as a 2004 Centennial Scholar and was the 2022 Occidental College Erica J. Murray Young Alumnus of the Year. He is currently the 73rd President of the Occidental College Board of Governors and President of the City of Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. He is also Governor Gavin Newsom’s two-time appointee as President of the California State New Motor Vehicle Board\, the first openly LGBT person in state history to hold the office. Jake was named the 2022 Democrat of the Year for the 52nd Assembly District by the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and was recognized as the 2019 LGBT Heritage Month – Person of the Year for Los Angeles City Council District 14. \n  \nPANELISTS \n \nKendra Muller – Attorney\, Disability Rights California  \nKendra J. Muller (they/them) is a disabled\, queer attorney at Disability Rights California (DRC)\, the nation’s largest disability rights non-profit. As part of the Equal Access and Housing team\, Muller employs impact litigation\, direct services\, regulatory code\, and policy changes to address civil rights violations\, including at the intersection of equal access to restrooms. Muller emphasizes collaborative advocacy with underserved communities\, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals\, people of color\, veterans\, unhoused individuals\, multilingual individuals\, seniors\, and low-income communities. Muller is DRC’s current ex officio member of the Division of the State Architect’s Access Codes Collaborative\, working to identify opportunities surrounding access in the California Building Code development process. Muller serves on the board of Rainbow Spaces and previously a representative of the Transgender\, Gender Diverse\, or Intersex Working Group for the California Department of Managed Health Care. \n \nDavid Serlin – Professor of Communication & Science Studies\, UC San Diego  \nDavid Serlin is Professor of Communication and Science Studies at UC San Diego. He published “Pissing Without Pity: Disability\, Gender\, and the Public Toilet” in the groundbreaking anthology Toilet: Public Restrooms and the Politics of Sharing\, eds. Harvey Molotch and Laura Norén (NYU Press\, 2010). His most recent book is Window Shopping with Helen Keller: Architecture and Disability in Modern Culture (University of Chicago Press\, 2025). He is a Fellow of the American Academy in Rome\, which awarded him the 2021 Rome Prize in Architecture. \n \nJody L. Herman\, Ph.D. – Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy & Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law  \nJody L. Herman is the Reid Rasmussen Senior Scholar of Public Policy at the Williams Institute\, UCLA School of Law. Her research focuses on measures of gender identity in survey research\, gendered public spaces\, and the prevalence and impacts of discrimination based on gender identity or expression. At the Williams Institute\, her work has included the development of trans-inclusive questions for population-based surveys and research on minority stress\, health\, violence\, and suicidality among transgender people\, among other topics. Dr. Herman co-authored Injustice at Every Turn\, based on the National Transgender Discrimination Survey\, and The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. She served as a Co-Investigator on the U.S. Transgender Population Health Survey (“TransPop”; NICHD R01HD090468; PI Ilan Meyer)\, as Co-Principal Investigator on the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey\, and as a Co-Investigator on an NIH-funded study to assess health disparities among gender minority youth. Her published research is routinely cited\, including by major news sources\, such as The New York Times\, Washington Post\, CNN\, and NPR. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from The George Washington University. \n \nAmanda Goad – Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project\, ACLU Southern California  \nAmanda is the Audrey Irmas Director of the LGBTQ\, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project at the ACLU of Southern California\, fighting for the rights and civil liberties of LGBTQ people through litigation\, policy advocacy\, technical assistance\, coalition-building\, and community engagement. Amanda was previously a staff attorney in the LGBT & HIV Project of the National ACLU\, working on projects to advance transgender workers’ rights\, safety and dignity for incarcerated people\, the rights of LGBTQ students\, and marriage equality for same-sex couples. Amanda also previously served as Director of Litigation at Inner City Law Center in Los Angeles\, as Senior Counsel in the New York City Law Department\, and as Legal Coordinator for a group providing pro bono name change assistance to transgender New Yorkers. In 2015\, Amanda was named one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under the age of 40 by the National LGBT Bar Association. Amanda is an alum of Harvard Law School and Rice University\, a former co-chair of the Board of Directors of Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network\, and a former fifth grade teacher. \n  \n \nShane Diamond – Director of Communications & Advocacy\, GLAAD \nShane Diamond (he/him) serves as Director of Communications & Advocacy at GLAAD\, where he leads GLAAD’s transgender advocacy and narrative strategy work\, as well as creator relationship and athlete engagement. He plays a central role in shaping GLAAD’s storytelling strategies—most notably coordinating the partnership with Ground Media on the landmark Here We Are campaign\, recently honored by the Anthem Awards\, to uplift transgender stories and storytellers. Previously\, Shane served as the principal for Very Good Consulting\, specializing in gender equity training and communications consulting for nonprofits\, corporations\, athletic programs\, and more. He also produced the impact campaign for the Hulu Original and GLAAD Media Award-winning documentary\, CHANGING THE GAME\, about three transgender high school athletes as they fight to participate in their respective sports. Shane\, his spouse\, and their dog\, Harvey Chocolate Milk\, live in Brooklyn\, NY. \n \nBamby Salcedo – President & CEO\, TransLatina Coalition  \nBamby is a national and international transgender Latina Woman who received her Master’s Degree in Latina Studies from California State California Los Angeles. Bamby is the President and CEO of the TransLatina Coalition\, a national organization that focuses on addressing the issues of transgender Latinas in the US. Bamby developed the Center for Violence Prevention and Transgender Wellness\, a multipurpose\, multi-service space for Trans people in Los Angeles. \n  \nSpecial thanks to Eve Reynolds\, AIA\, Principal Architect at Arcolution LLC\,  for organizing this important and timely event. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/equitable-restroom-accommodation-for-trans-gnc-people/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Lunch and Learn,Panel,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Equitable-Restroom-Feature-Image-976x706px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250304T175554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T170456Z UID:115324-1758546000-1758549600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 22 (1pm – 2pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, September 22\, 2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-sept-15-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Roundtable_turquoise-591x591-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250814T172106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T164448Z UID:121531-1758009600-1758031200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future DESCRIPTION:Circular SoCal: A Catalyst for a Regenerative Future\n  \nJoin the City of Santa Monica\, Carbon Leadership Forum – Los Angeles\, and AIA Los Angeles for an expert-level conversation on circularity in the built environment. This is your opportunity to be a catalyst for change\, driving tangible collaboration and innovation across all scales. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025 | 8 AM – 2 PM \nWhere: Annenberg Community Beach House – Sand & Sea Room \nCost: FREE with advance RSVP \n  \nWhy You Can’t Miss This Event:\n  \n\nBecome Part of the Solution: Dive deep into the principles of the circular economy with top architects\, designers\, policymakers\, and sustainability leaders. This isn’t just a discussion—it’s an opportunity to co-create a more resilient\, regenerative future for our region.\nUnlock Collaboration: We will explore how to build pathways from material innovation to policy transformation\, identifying barriers and collectively unlocking obstacles. You will engage in hands-on\, table-based workshops to develop short-\, medium-\, and long-term goals.\nHear from the Experts: The day will feature a welcome from the Mayor of Santa Monica and three expert panels covering the material\, building\, and municipal scales. You’ll gain crucial insights into innovative building codes\, product-as-a-service models\, and strategies for deconstruction ordinances.\nConnect with Leaders: Network with a diverse and influential group of attendees\, including architects\, urban planners\, policymakers\, developers\, and sustainability professionals\, all committed to advancing the circular economy.\n\nThis will be a zero-waste event\, reflecting our commitment to the very principles we will discuss. \n  \nAgenda Overview:\n  \n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast & Networking\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks & Welcome\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Expert Panels on Material\, Building\, and Municipal Scale Innovations\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Collaborative Workshop Ideation\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Networking\, with Closing Remarks\n\nDon’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of a transformative movement. Secure your free spot today and help us build a circular\, resilient\, and regenerative Los Angeles. \n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\nOliver Chi – City Manager\, City of Santa Monica \nHon. Lana Negrete – Mayor\, City of Santa Monica \n  \nMaterial Scale Panel: Innovations in Manufacturing and Materials:\nJeff Perry – Founder\, Angel City Lumber\nOlivier Da Costa – Brique Recyc\nRichard Ludt – Director of Environmental Affairs\, IRS Demolition\nStephen Pallrand – Founding Designer\, CarbonShack\nMorgan Sykes Jaybush – Creative Director\, Omgivning \nModerated by:  Sophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc \n  \nBuilding Scale Panel: Innovations in Means and Methods:\nKathleen Hetrick\,  LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal\, Buro Happold\nElizabeth Mahlow – Principal\, Nous Engineering\nDenise Braun – Founder\, All About Waste\nCelia Hoag – Regional Sustainability Leader\, DPR Construction\nSteve Clem – Senior VP of Project Planning & Sustainability\, Skanska \nModerated by:  Rachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum \n  \nMunicipal Scale Panel: Innovations in Codes and Policies:\nRita Kampalath – Chief Sustainability Officer\, County of Los Angeles\nZack Aders\, AIA – Senior Vice President\, NYC Economic Development Corporation\nLorenz Schilling – Commercial Projects Manager\, The Reuse People\nEmily Freeman – Policy Advisor\, Circular Economy\, City of Boulder  \nModerated by: Shannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica \nEVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE: \nHeidi Creighton\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador – Senior Design Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmelia Feichtner – Capital Program Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nAmber Richane – Principal Design & Planning Manager\, City of Santa Monica\nShannon Parry – Chief Sustainability Officer\, City of Santa Monica\nClove Galilee – Office of Sustainability & the Environment\, Public Works Department\, City of Santa Monica\nWill Wright\, Hon. AIA|LA – Director\, Government & Public Affairs\, AIA Los Angeles\nMaya White-Turre AIA – Senior Associate\, GRUEN ASSOCIATES\nSophie Pennetier – Founder\, Digne & Adjunct Faculty\, SCI-Arc\nRachelle Habchi\, MS\, PE – Low Carbon Product Lead\, Carbon Leadership Forum\nSoham Patel\, LEED AP BD+C – Sustainability Analyst\, BEYOND\nLuke Lombardi – Senior Engineer – Building Performance\, Buro Happold\nKathleen Hetrick\, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Principal | Sustainability Integration Leader\, Buro Happold \n\nPanel Topics:\n  \nDig into the topics at each scale\, identify the barriers\, and how we can collectively unlock these obstacles. Point to specific case studies to highlight the work that is already done / underway.\n\n\nAligned subject areas\, but not the primary focus: adaptive reuse\, resiliency\, and embodied carbon.\n\n\n·      Material scale – implementation strategies that require cooperation around storage and accessible inventory\, innovative building materials and methods\, product-as-a-service models\, and getting innovative products authorized for use\n·      Building scale – union / non-union conversation\, rethinking aesthetics\, material database\, building systems\, and approaches\n·      Municipal scale – deconstruction ordinances\, innovative building codes\, different methods of procurement\, 3rd party testing\, what support is needed from the state level\, what advocacy is needed to move innovative policies forward\n\n  \n  \n  \nCOMMUNITY PARTNERS:\n \n \n  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/circular-socal-a-catalyst-for-a-regenerative-future/ LOCATION:Annenberg Community Beach House\, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy\, Santa Monica\, 90402\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Conference,Emerging Professionals,Networking,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development,Programs + Conferences,Roundtable,Sustainability + Environment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Annenberg-Community-Beach-House-Main-Building-twilight.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250912T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250805T180724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T180440Z UID:121036-1757669400-1757691000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Stepping Thru - Accessible Environments As We Age & Accessibility: A Photographic Look at Non-Complying Elements DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: You must be present for the entire seminar in order to receive AIA and California MCE credit. \nADA Seminar\nStepping Thru – Accessible Environments As We Age\n&\nAccessibility: A Photographic Look at Non-Complying Elements\n \nThis course will cover two topics\, for 5 hours total. \npresented by Janis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp\, \nStepping Thru Accessibility \nStepping Thru – Vignette Series: Accessible Environments As We Age \nAn overview of design considerations which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging. \nThe silver tsunami is here! Now that the baby boomer generation is aging\, we need to consider how this impacts our built environment – an overview of design considerations and lighting which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also to have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging\, whether just slowing down\, or have a more vigorous disability. This seminar addresses more than just the minimum standards of technical accessible design\, but rather good design practices and implementation overall. We will discuss common areas of concern and issues of aging and our built environment thru photographs of both good and more challenging examples of typical elements. \nSUMMARY\nAn overview of design considerations which can easily be addressed now to not only allow us to age in place later but also have others visit us whether they have issues concerning accessibility or aging \n\nTopic 2\nStepping Thru – Vignette Series: Accessibility – A Photographic Look at Recurrent Non-Complying Elements\nBe on the look out for many common items in non-compliance often found in new construction and alterations and become aware of items needing special attention from design thru construction – a visual synthesis of photos with pertinent regulation call-outs for numerous installations \nDESCRIPTION \nADA and other accessibility regulations have been around for well over 25 years\, yet we still see items of non-compliance even in new construction. Is this due to a lack of knowledge\, or incomplete drawings and specifications\, or sloppy construction\, or is it that the topic has become so complex that it is difficult to synthesize all of the relevant information? And many of the items are indeed extremely technical yet the solutions need to be incorporated at the early non-technical design stages. This presentation will look at many common items in non-compliance often found in new construction and alterations. Learn thru a visual synthesis of photos with pertinent regulation call-outs of numerous existing installations. We will discuss what went wrong\, was missing\, or misunderstood\, in order to recognize Access issues to be on the look-out for and how to better incorporate pertinent information into construction documents and specifications. \nSUMMARY\nBe on the look out for many common items in non-compliance often found in new construction and alterations and become aware of items needing special attention from design thru construction – a visual synthesis of photos with pertinent regulation call-outs for numerous installations \nAIA CES: Approved for 5.0 LU|HSW\n5.0 hours Mandatory Continuing Education for California license renewal\n(A certificate will be provided post-event for attendees who complete all 5 hours.) \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nUnderstand how different types of disabilities and aging impact our navigation of the built environment\nRecognize the impact of lighting and color and how it affects us and our health\nLearn about different items that can easily be implemented now for aging in place later\nDistinguish and identify those elements and hazards to avoid that can be more of a challenge as we age\n\n\nIdentify typical non-complying items before they get built\nRecognize what needs to be addressed early for compliant Access later\nDistinguish those elements that require more attention during design and construction for compliant installation\nDiscuss what is required for successful Access implementation\n\nThis seminar takes place IN PERSON on Friday September 12 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the AIA|LA and ACLA Center for Communities Los Angeles\, 4450 W Adams Blvd\, Los Angeles 90016. \nThe training is five hours with an hour break. Lunch suggestions will be shared closer to the date.\nRegistrants will receive a PDF of the seminar notes to download or print in advance of the program. \nREGISTRATION FEE:\nAIA Members: $125 per person\nNonmembers: $195 per person \nPRESENTER: \nJanis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp\nStepping Thru Accessibility \n \n\n\n\n\nJanis Kent\, FAIA\, CASp is principal of Stepping Thru Accessibility and the Founding President of the Certified Access Specialist Institute (CASI). She has given presentations on Accessibility at numerous venues from Dwell On Design in Los Angeles\, to Design DC in Washington\, at the National ADA Symposium in Texas and Georgia\, and the National AIA Conventions in Boston\, New York City\, Atlanta\, Philadelphia\, Chicago\, New Orleans\, Orlando\, and Las Vegas. Her most-recent book\, published by Wiley – ‘ADA in Details – Interpreting the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design’ came out in 2017\, with the 2nd edition in 2023\, which has been expanded and updated to include the 2021 IBC and the 2017 ICC A117.1\, all integrated and color-coded. \nMs. Kent is designated a Subject Matter Expert (SME) by the California Division of the State Architect\, a Certified Access Specialist\, and serves on the committee to develop the California state CASp exams. She has conducted seminars for the Nevada State Board of Architecture\, Interior\, and Residential Design and has presented to business associations including AIA Chapters\, California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)\, US Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)\, Manufactured Housing Educational Trust (MHET)\, California Public Parking Association (CPPA)\, the Southern California Association of Non-Profit Housing (SCANPH)\, the University of California – Construction Services\, the California State University – Capital Planning Design and Construction\, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI-LA)\, the ICC Orange Empire Chapter\, and the CSI National Convention – Construct\, and the California Division of the State Architect (DSA). \nMs. Kent is a licensed California Architect\, and has been involved in the specialized field of Accessibility since the mid-1980’s. Aside from training\, building review\, and drawing review\, she also serves as an expert witness. She has managed a wide range of architectural projects\, surveyed numerous facilities for accessibility compliance\, and provided quality control and property assessments on access throughout the country and abroad. And has recently been appointed to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) Accessibility Code Advisory Committee. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/stepping-thru-accessible-environments-as-we-age-accessibility-a-photographic-look-at-non-complying-elements/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ADA-Red-Door-Canva-Free-1850x400-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250805T221438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T231221Z UID:121077-1757606400-1757620800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Creatives in Conversation: Blurring Boundaries DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nCreativity transcends conventional boundaries by forging unexpected connections and revealing hidden patterns. But where does creativity originate\, and how can it be cultivated? Can we direct its flow—or must we follow where it leads? Might blurring boundaries between disciplines open new dialogues and foster cross-pollination? \nJoin us for this year’s Creatives in Conversation\, as we explore these questions through the work of three visionary artists: Refik Anadol\, Lita Albuquerque\, and Lucy McRae. Spanning AI\, digital art\, sculpture\, multi-media performance\, and conceptual fashion\, their practices challenge our thinking and invite new perspectives. \nThe conversation will be moderated by Los Angeles–based architect and critic Joe Day\, and held at the iconic Schindler House\, in collaboration with the MAK Center for Art and Architecture. \nTogether\, we’ll explore what might evolve when disciplines converge and boundaries blur. \n  \nPlease click HERE to view the Speaker Line-Up & Sponsorship Opportunities for Creatives in Conversation.  URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/creatives-in-conversation-blurring-boundaries/ LOCATION:The Schindler House at the MAK Center\, 835 Kings Rd\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Interior Architecture Committee,Learning Units,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-0911-Creatives-in-Conversation-Resized-Identity-Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250723T001055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T235418Z UID:120485-1757419200-1757422800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Choosing a GC/Fire Fortification DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \nJoin AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Lunch & Learn presented by 30 year old veteran Monument Home Builders\, a premier builder specializing in residential construction in the Palisades.  They are focused strictly on the Palisades for efficiency and cost savings.   With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and deep experience in custom and fire-rebuild projects\, Monument Home Builders is committed to building better\, smarter and stronger. \nWhether you’re an architect\, project manager\, or designer\, this seminar offers actionable strategies for successful project delivery and resilient construction. \nTopics to Be Covered:\n\nHow to Choose a Contractor – What to look for when selecting a building partner. You want your builder to be competent and pliable to work well with implementing your designs\nUnderstanding the Client’s Needs – Improving communication for better results.\nContract Types – Exploring delivery models that support design intent and cost transparency. Cost plus versus Fixed Price contracts\nUnderstanding Construction Costs – Breaking down where the money goes.\nBuilders Alliance –The benefits of builder-design team collaboration.\nFire Mitigation Strategy –From materials to implementation\, how builders manage wildfire risk.\nValue Engineering – Keeping integrity while optimizing budgets.\nA specific focus will be on dealing with the trauma and fear of homeowners with this new process and how to get started.\n\n  \nVIDEO RECORDING OF MONUMENT LUNCH AND LEARN – CLICK HERE\nMONUMENT HOME BUILDERS PRESENTATION – CLICK HERE\nSPEAKERS \n  \n \nBruce Grant – Chief Construction Officer/Co-Founder\, Monument Home Builders \nBorn and raised in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley\, Bruce was destined to get his hands dirty. His childhood was spent immersed in creativity and innovation\, fueled by long hours of tinkering with his father—a physicist and inventor—instilling in him a lifelong passion for building and problem-solving. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry\, Bruce has become synonymous with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to infuse creativity into complex design challenges. From 1996 to 2014\, he served as a partner at QGI\, where he helped create custom homes and estates in prestigious neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades\, Brentwood\, and Malibu. In 2015\, Bruce launched Grant General Contracting as the sole owner\, and since then\, he has built and remodeled over 150 homes across West Los Angeles\, the Conejo Valley\, and the San Fernando Valley. \n  \n  \n \nEddie Lorin – Chief Executive Officer/Co-Founder\, Monument Home Builders \nA visionary in real estate\, Eddie Lorin has spent over 35 years leading the investment\, development\, and rehabilitation of 150\,000 housing units with a focus on community revitalization. His expertise spans large-scale acquisitions\, distressed property transformations\, and sustainable redevelopment. Through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, the HAPI Foundation\, Eddie has helped convert struggling apartment communities into thriving\, vibrant neighborhoods. He has now committed to rebuilding the Palisades in an efficient\, cost effective way. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Submitted for Approval \n1) How to read and negotiate a GC contract for Fire Rebuild\n2) What are common sense fire mitigation tactics everyone can/should employ\n3) Proper planning up front with entire design team will save money in the long run\n4) How to mitigate inevitable changes that crop up in the middle of the job. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \n  \nThank you to our generous sponsor! URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/choosing-a-gc-fire-fortification/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Learning Units,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MHB-AIA-Banner-1A09092025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250804T222506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T222506Z UID:120965-1755104400-1755111600@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Designing for Sustainable Equity DESCRIPTION:Please note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this event.\nTo attend this free event\, please register at this link.\nShare the event with your LinkedIn connections!\n  \nEVENT DETAILS \nThe “Designing for Sustainable Equity” panel discussion addresses pressing issues in our society and connects the dots between the Environmental\, Social\, and Governance pillars of sustainability\, particularly in many of our neighborhoods and disadvantaged communities are on the receiving end of irresponsible overproduction\, manufacturing and development practices that affect their health\, cultural identity and social standing in the society. \nThe panel will address key issues and highlight opportunities that Design professionals should consider when designing new buildings\, repurposing old structures\, or selecting building products\, as well as the consequences of their actions. \nPanelists will address key issues\, including policies\, Adaptive reuse practices\, Community Health and wellbeing\, and the use of new and recycled materials in our projects\, all of which have far-reaching implications for communities. \nThis event is organized by IIDA SoCal EDI Sector in partnership with the AIA Los Angeles Adaptive Reuse Committee. \nPANELISTS:\nRoberto Vazquez – Sector Lead for Housing and Mixed Use at HED\nLona Rerick – Director of Regenerative Design at Perkins&Will | McLennan Design\nInes Ware – Director of Sustainability at Bentley Mills \nMODERATORS:\n\nChristine Peter– IIDA SoCal Co-VP of EDI\nDavid Martinez– Vice Chair\, AIA Adaptive Reuse Committee \n  \nPARKING INFO \nStreet parking available\, and lot parking available. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/designing-for-sustainable-equity/ LOCATION:BASK\, 718 Mateo St. Suite 01\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States CATEGORIES:Committees,Community,Networking,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EDI-Designing-for-Equitable-Sustainability_650px_v2-Kelsey-Sebastian.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250729T182331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T182331Z UID:120672-1754587800-1754595000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:ULI Los Angeles and AIA|LA Present: “Small Lots\, Big Impacts” DESCRIPTION:Presented by ULI LA and AIA|LA\nCityLAB–UCLA\, the university’s interdisciplinary hub for design-driven urban research\, fuses policy insight with on-the-ground prototyping to create more just\, sustainable and attainable housing across Los Angeles and beyond. Building on that mission\, its celebrated “Small Lots\, Big Impacts” initiative has recently entered the RFQ stage\, inviting architect-developer teams to transform City-owned infill parcels into high-quality demonstration housing that can be replicated city-wide. \nThis Meet & Greet offers a rare chance to connect directly with cityLAB leaders\, view the winning competition designs firsthand\, and discover how you as a practitioner can engage at the forefront of Los Angeles’ next wave of housing innovation.  \nThe event will take place in the beautifully renovated 1927 Neo-Classical bank building that now houses AIA Los Angeles and ACLA Architecture for Communities. \n  \nTo register for this event and purchase your ticket\, \nplease visit the ULI site via this link.\n  \nSPEAKERS \n\n \nDr. Dana Cuff – Founding Director\, cityLAB \nDr. Cuff engages spatial justice and cultural studies of architecture as a teacher\, scholar\, practitioner\, and activist. Her leadership in urban innovation is widely recognized both in the U.S. and abroad. In 2006\, Cuff founded cityLAB\, a research and design center that initiates experimental projects to explore metropolitan possibilities. In 2019\, cityLAB expanded its social and political engagement by creating coLAB in the Westlake/MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles\, in long-term partnership with community organizations. cityLAB represented the United States at the 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale\, was featured on CNN and in Newsweek magazine\, and was named one of the top four urban think tanks in the country by Architect Magazine. The lab’s “housing first” research demonstrates that affordable\, well-designed housing and neighborhoods are attainable foundations of equitable cities. cityLAB has developed sustainable\, high-performance\, low-cost housing prototypes for infill sites ranging from backyards to schoolyards. In 2017\, after a decade of research that included a full-scale demonstration house built on the UCLA campus\, Cuff co-authored California State legislation\, effectively opening 8.1M single-family lots for secondary rental units. \nSince 2013\, Cuff has led a cross-disciplinary team at UCLA with a substantial multi-year award from The Mellon Foundation for the “Urban Humanities Initiative.” UHI offers students from architecture\, urban studies\, and the humanities a radical platform for crossdisciplinary\, impactful\, urban scholarship and action. Cuff co-authored a book about this effort entitled Urban Humanities: New Practices for Reimagining the City (MIT Press\, 2020). This is the most recent of numerous books\, including Architects’ People (with W.R. Ellis; 1989)\, Architecture: The Story of Practice (1989)\, The Provisional City (2000)\, and Fast Forward Urbanism (edited with R. Sherman\, 2011). Dana Cuff publishes and lectures extensively about the modern American metropolis\, architectural agency\, affordable housing\, and architecture’s potential for creating more just cities. Dr. Cuff recently received three prestigious awards that describe her career: Women in Architecture Activist of the Year (2019\, Architectural Record)\, an international prize for Researcher of the Year (2019\, Architectural Research Centers Consortium)\, and Educator of the Year (2020\, American Institute of Architects Los Angeles). \n  \n\nEmmanuel Proussaloglou – Co-Director\, cityLAB \nEmmanuel Proussaloglou is an architect\, planner\, and researcher focused on interrogating the impact of public policy on the built environment. He leads cityLAB’s Reimagining Housing research area\, and his current work focuses on studying the design\, provision\, and distribution of affordable housing. He has worked as a researcher at think tanks such as the Brookings Institution and the Center for Neighborhood Technology\, and as a designer at architecture films such as Perkins and Will and Sharif\, Lynch; Architecture. \n  \n\nRyan Conroy – Daly Architects Director of Architecture / cityLAB \nRyan Conroy is cityLAB’s first Director of Architecture\, nearly a decade after inaugurating the undergraduate fellow program. Ryan is a practicing architect\, recognized for originating innovative models of multifamily housing and climate-adaptive sustainable design\, always\nwith an eye to each project’s larger urban context. He has held research positions at UC Berkeley and the Los Angeles Department of Planning\, and continues an ongoing collaboration with Kevin Daly Architects. Ryan is also a Board Member of the LA Forum for Architecture and Urban Design\, where he curates public conversation around Los Angeles’s built environment. \n  \nPARKING \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signage. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/uli-los-angeles-and-aiala-present-small-lots-big-impacts/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Small-Lots-Big-Impact-Feature-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250602T205043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T205043Z UID:118714-1750939200-1750942800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Legislative Update DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nThis session will review key legislation of interest to AIA members in California\, including bills to encourage and promote the creation of housing to address our state’s availability and affordability issues. \n  \nThis is a VIRTUAL event that will take place over ZOOM. All registered attendees will be sent a ZOOM Link 24 hours prior to the event. \n  \nSpeaker \n \nMike Belote\, Immediate Past-President\, California Advocates\, Inc. \nMike Belote has over 43 years of experience as a lobbyist in California. After serving as President of California Advocates\, Inc. for ten years\, he is currently Immediate Past President of the firm. His responsibilities include representing the American Institute of Architects before the California Legislature and providing AIA counsel on legislative and regulatory issues. Mike also represents a variety of other association and corporate clients in a similar capacity.\nBefore joining California Advocates in 1990\, Mike worked in lobbying as an employee of several trade and professional associations. Mike was vice-president/legislative counsel for the California Land Title Association\, working on issues such as insurance regulation\, escrow procedures and foreclosures. He has also served as legislative advocate for the California Association of REALTORS\, focusing on broker liability\, agency and taxation. His career also includes representation of Certified Public Accountants in Sacramento.\n \nMike has many times been named by Capitol Weekly as one of the Top 100 in California politics. Mike is a graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley and the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives in Loomis\, outside of Sacramento\, with his wife. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/legislative-update/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Presentation,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LEGISLATIVE-UPDATE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250305T195133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T190331Z UID:115371-1750852800-1750856400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings DESCRIPTION:AIA|LA & LADWP Development Services: 2025 Quarterly Meetings\n\nThis is a virtual meeting hosted on LADPW’s WebEx platform. Please register in advance to receive the link to access the meeting. \nThese quarterly meetings serve as an opportunity for AIA members to connect directly with LADWP leadership and to discuss opportunities and strategies to improve development services. \nThe schedule for 2025: \nWednesday\, April 2 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE\nWednesday\, June 25 (12pm – 1pm) – Rescheduled from June 4th.\nWednesday\, September 24 (12pm – 1:30pm) –  RSVP HERE *in person. Location TBD in Downtown LA (AIA to identify host location)\nWednesday\, November 5 (12pm – 1pm) – RSVP HERE \nPlease share your specific issues\, recommendations\, challenges\, and/or questions in advance\, and we’ll add them to the agenda for each meeting.  Email us here = Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE CONTEXT:\nFor the past 36+ months\, AIA Los Angeles and LADWP have been organizing a quarterly series of roundtable discussions\, which serve as an opportunity to further connect the architecture community and LADWP development services personnel. These quarterly roundtables help to establish a more collaborative partnership and facilitate opportunities to identify solutions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. \nIn general\, the quarterly meetings serve as forums to: \n1. Build trust and understanding between LADWP personnel and the private sector (architects/ designers/ engineers).\n2. Develop compassion and empathy to better understand each other’s professional priorities and implementation tactics.\n3. Allow idea exchange and interaction — to learn from each other and to test out new methods and performance standards.\n4. Establish greater context for how environmental justice\, shade equity\, climate mitigation\, urban heat island\, tree canopy\, building decarbonization\, housing affordability\, 100% electrification\, on-site generation\, and urban design are all inter-related (and therefore require a more connected partnership between LADWP and the architecture community implementing the infrastructure framework to address all of these inter-related challenges).\n5. Expedite and streamline LADPW’s development services. \nMore specifically\, the quarterly forums allow for: \n1. Improve the architects’ understanding of specific LADWP rules\, regulations\, standards\, and procedures – and offer helpful insight on how to better improve those specific regulations and standards to achieve more optimal outcomes.\n2. Create pathways to achieve greater flexibility and clarity of purpose for why certain variances and modifications are necessary\, helpful\, and/or mutually beneficial.\n3. Identify obstacles to implementation\n4. Establish pilot programs to test out new ideas and innovative solutions.\n5. Establish an inventory of code-related obstacles and analyze which codes and regulations may need to be modified/ altered to achieve more effective outcomes\n6. Map out strategies for how to better leverage resources\n7. Prioritize changes in equipment size\, models\, standards\, and ‘cultural habits’ that can assist in delivering positive results (healthier urban design\, greater biodiversity\, safer working conditions\, a more beautiful and less stressful public realm\, etc.)\n8. Identify opportunities to leverage best practices from Southern California Edison as it relate to design standards and protocols that promote more verdant ecosystems in integration with utility infrastructure (relationship between street trees and landscaping w/ utility infrastructure\, etc) and the ability to utilize alternative materials that promote a ‘greener\,’ and less stressful public realm.\n9. The exploration of third-party services\, peer review\, and self-certification\, etc. \nSome of the direct outcomes achieved to date include: \n1. Improved staffing and processing times at BOE for utility permits\n2. More permissible variances for staging areas and transformer pads\, etc.\n3. Streamlined processes for 100% affordable housing (ED #1)\n4. Amortization of line extensions\, etc\n5. Deeper trust between AIA Los Angeles and LADWP leadership \nIn the future\, as the impact of these sessions further evolves and demonstrates results\, we’d like to make certain: \n1. These forums serve as a model for how other LA City departments can deepen relationships with the private sector to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.\n2. Deepen the trust between LADWP and the citizens/ residents/ professionals/ clients it serves. \nWe applaud LADWP’s leadership in prioritizing the partnership between AIA Los Angeles and the utility. If LADWP’s communication team can help us communicate and celebrate the impact of these forums\, the general public will benefit from a deeper understanding of how public and private partnerships can help achieve positive results for all. \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aiala-ladwp-development-services-2025-quarterly-meetings-june-4-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LADWP-Quarterly-Series-591x591-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250304T175322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T175322Z UID:115322-1750075200-1750078800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. DESCRIPTION:AIA LA GO! Roundtable discussion w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. – General Manager\, LADBS\nThis is a virtual meeting. Please register below to receive the Zoom link. \nThese quarterly forums allow AIA members to connect directly with LADBS leadership and hear status updates and emerging initiatives. \nIf you have an item\, issue\, or a specific topic you’d like added to the agenda\, please email Will@aialosangeles.org. \n\n1.  Monday\, March 17 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n2. Monday\, June 16 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n3. Monday\, September 15 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n4. Monday\, December 8 (12pm – 1pm) = RSVP HERE\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAIA LA GO! Roundtable w/ Osama Younan\, P.E. — Your Chance to Shape LA’s Building Codes and Policies \nJoin us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP\, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). This is your opportunity to engage directly with LADBS leadership and influence the future of building in Los Angeles. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDirect Access to LADBS: Hear firsthand updates on emerging initiatives\, code changes\, and policy priorities from the General Manager himself.\nInfluence the Agenda: Share your ideas and recommendations on critical topics like permit streamlining\, resilient design\, and sustainable building practices.\nShape the Future of LA: Your input will directly inform AIA LA’s advocacy efforts and help shape the future of building codes and policies in Los Angeles.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nArchitects and design professionals with questions about interpreting building codes and implementing policies that impact architecture & design.\nProfessionals seeking to understand the latest developments and initiatives at LADBS.\nAnyone passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment in Los Angeles.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Monday\, June 16\, 2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nRSVP: [REGISTER HERE]\n\nDon’t Miss This Opportunity! \nYour voice matters. Let’s work together to create a better built environment for all Angelenos. RSVP today and be a part of the conversation! \nCan’t make this one? Mark your calendars for future AIA LA GO! Roundtable Discussions w/ Osama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP: \n\nMonday\, June 16\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, September 15\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\nMonday\, December 8\, 2025 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST) – [RSVP HERE]\n\n \nOsama Younan\, P.E.\, LEED AP – General Manager & Superintendent of Building\, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) \nOsama Younan is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). He developed the Department’s Green Building Division to implement the Los Angeles Green Building Code. Osama Younan is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with the State of California and a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Osama Younan serves as the Chair of the Green Building Committee for the Los Angeles Basin Chapter which represents eighty-nine jurisdictions in Southern California\, he serves on the Green Building Code Advisory Committee for the California Building Standards Commission that provides recommendations regarding the development of the CALGreen Code\, and he serves on the ASHREA Standard 189.1 Committee “Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings”. \nOsama Younan is a Licensed Professional Engineer\, LEED Accredited Professional\, and he oversees the operations of all the bureaus in the department. As the General Manager\, he oversees the operations of the Department’s 950 employees in the following major functional groups spread among 11 geographical locations:\n+ Permit and Engineering Bureau\n+ Inspection Bureau\n+ Code Enforcement Bureau\n+ Resource Management Bureau\n+ Technology Services Bureau\n+ Development Services Case Management Division \nFor more information about AIA LA GO!\, the AIA LA Government Outreach Committee\, please CLICK HERE. URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/roundtable-w-osama-younan-p-e-june-16-2025/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Committees,Networking,Presentation,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Roundtable_turquoise-591x591-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250505T182736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T232942Z UID:117527-1748520000-1748525400@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Rebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nRebuilding Infrastructure: Long-Term Community Resilience\nAIA in California recognizes the immense challenges facing our city and county in the wake of the tragic and devastating wildfires that have stricken the Los Angeles County region. The swift and equitable rebuilding of homes\, businesses\, and public infrastructure is paramount while simultaneously ensuring the safety\, resilience\, and long-term sustainability of our communities. \nThis webinar will explore the critical role of infrastructure and community support systems in fostering long-term resilience following disasters. Moving beyond individual property rebuilding\, we will focus on strategies that strengthen communities as a whole. Topics will include sustainable infrastructure solutions such as green infrastructure and microgrids\, as well as approaches to bolstering social networks through resilience hubs and neighborhood emergency plans. We’ll also dive into economic recovery\, local business support\, and environmental restoration\, alongside risk mitigation strategies. Finally\, the session will address health and well-being initiatives vital for the recovery of affected communities. Join us for a deep dive into building stronger\, more resilient communities that can thrive in the face of future challenges. \nObjectives: \n\nDiscuss the design and implementation of sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems.\nExplore methods for enhancing social and community networks to improve disaster preparedness and response.\nAnalyze strategies and programs for fostering economic recovery and supporting local businesses post-disaster.\nReview environmental restoration techniques and risk mitigation strategies to minimize future disaster impacts.\nIdentify programs and initiatives that support the health and well-being of communities affected by disasters.\n\n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nAaron Vaden-Youmans\, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead\, Grimshaw\nHeather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal\, ARUP\nBrittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer\, ARUP\nCasey Castor\, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability\, Practice\n\nModerated by: \n\nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab\nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nAaron Vaden-Youmans\, AIA – North America Sustainability Lead\, Grimshaw \nAaron Vaden-Youmans is the sustainability manager for North America at Grimshaw Architects. \n \nHeather Joy Rosenberg – Associate Principal\, ARUP \nHeather Rosenberg leads Arup’s Resilience Planning and Policy in the Americas. She provides real-world\, implementable solutions to design\, policy\, and finance at the nexus of resilience\, equity\, and decarbonization. An ecologist by training\, she has more than 25 years of experience helping organizations make better decisions and build internal capacity to respond to disasters. She works extensively with local governments\, utilities\, and non-profits to better understand the resilience of urban infrastructure and buildings\, and how to leverage investments to support frontline communities. Before joining Arup\, Heather was the founder and president of her own successful resilience strategy consulting practice\, Fifth Road. She created the Building Resilience Network\, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to help public\, private\, and non-profit organizations weave physical\, social\, and economic resilience into core operations. She is a USGBC Ginsberg Fellow\, is a former mayoral appointee to the Los Angeles Innovation and Performance Commission\, and has served on many boards and committees. A lifelong Angeleno\, she has been leading Arup’s long-range wildfire recovery effort in Los Angeles. \n \nBrittany Moffett – Senior Resilience Engineer\, ARUP \nBrittany is a Senior Resilience Engineer based in Arup’s Los Angeles office. Her expertise lies in analyzing and visualizing complex systems to address underlying vulnerabilities and enhance adaptive capacity. Brittany’s work spans different scales\, focusing on crucial questions like how individual buildings can contribute to grid resilience and how existing trusted community resources can be equipped to serve as safe havens during escalating climate hazards. Her resilience hub work includes working with cities and non-profits across Southern California setting out to define their vision and retrofit their existing buildings – including libraries\, community halls\, office buildings\, and non-profit campuses. Brittany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Building Science from USC’s School of Architecture. \n \nCasey Castor\, Assoc. AIA – Director of Sustainability\, Practice \nCasey Castor is the Director of Sustainability at Practice\, where he has spent nearly a decade advancing sustainable design in projects across the greater Los Angeles area. With expertise spanning K-12 schools\, civic projects\, and affordable housing\, he integrates building science analysis into every phase of project development. His academic foundation includes an undergraduate in architectural design and a master’s in building science from USC\, which has shaped his metrics-driven approach to sustainable design. Casey’s has also co-founded Mack Research\, where their team is developing an innovative vertical wall wind technology for energy generation that is currently in R+D. He also collaborates locally as Vice-Chair of AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE)\, he works to advance sustainable design practices\, advocating for policies and strategies that harmonize built and natural systems. Through his leadership\, Casey is committed to pushing the industry toward innovative\, climate-responsive solutions that support long-term environmental resilience. \nModerated by:\n \nGreg Kochanowski\, AIA\, ASLA – Design Principal\, Practice & Founder\, The Wild: A Research Lab \nGreg is a licensed architect\, landscape designer\, and educator in California with over 26 years of experience. His work weaves together architecture\, landscape\, and urbanism to create sustainable\, equitable\, and innovative environments that honor and enhance the unique qualities of place. Building on this foundation\, Greg’s research emphasizes holistic design processes that foster resilience and harmony between natural systems\, culture\, infrastructure\, and development\, addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change. \nGreg’s work has been featured in venues such as the Venice and Rotterdam Biennales and has received recognition\, including the Architectural League of New York’s Young Architects Forum Award and honors from the AIALA\, AIAPF\, ASLA\, and AIACA. He has presented at ASLA and AIA National Conventions\, sharing insights on Southern California’s Wildland-Urban Interface and its recurring fire\, flood\, and debris flow cycles\, exploring broader climate impacts across the Western U.S. and globally. \nHe is the author of The Wild and the upcoming Wildlands in the Expanded Field: Designing in the Pyrocene (Routledge Press\, 2026). In connection with issues of wildfire and climate\, Greg’s research also delves into affordable housing strategies aimed at addressing pressing social and environmental challenges. This includes innovative ownership models and housing solutions for vulnerable populations\, emphasizing equitable\, resilient\, and sustainable communities. \nAs Partner and Director of Design at Practice in Pasadena\, CA\, and Founder of The Wild: A Research Lab\, a nonprofit addressing urban climate issues\, he advances design research and advocacy by bridging innovative practice with critical research. He currently serves on the Board of Community Design Group and previously served as Co-President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design. \n \nMohamed Sharif\, AIA\, RIBA – Partner\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture & Director\, Undergraduate Program in Architectural Studies and Graduate Program Design Faculty\, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design \nMohamed Sharif is an Associate Adjunct Professor at UCLA’s Department of Architecture and Design\, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses and directs the undergraduate program. Recently\, he worked with Professor Hitoshi Abe on a multi-year design research platform focused on resilience and regenerative urbanism. \nHis practice\, Sharif\, Lynch: Architecture\, with Todd Lynch\, has completed several award-winning projects in Los Angeles. \nSharif’s work has been published in journals and periodicals\, including 306090\, a+u\, arq\, Constructs\, JAE\, the Getty Center\, Log\, and POOL. He served on the arq editorial board (Cambridge University Press\, 2006–2016) and was President of the Los Angeles Forum for Architecture and Urban Design (2007–2009)\, later joining its Advisory Board (2010–2016). \nRESOURCE LINKS: \nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/rebuilding-infrastructure-long-term-community-resilience/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fire-Related-Webinar-General-1200x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250513T230457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T174934Z UID:118042-1748433600-1748439000@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Wildfire Prepared Home Program: Improving Property Survivability and Insurability DESCRIPTION:AIA in California Presents….\nWildfire Prepared Home Program: Improving Property Survivability and Insurability\nThe AIA in CALIFORNIA is responding to the recent Southern California fires with a unified plan for response\, recovery\, and rebuilding for communities that were devastated by the disaster. This series of sessions will help the architectural profession understand the rapidly changing landscape\, the local issues facing communities\, and strategies for resilient design and disaster response; the AIA in California is connecting policy makers\, government officials\, and practitioners\, uniting architects in building a more just\, equitable\, and resilient future. \nIBHS is a non-profit research organization that has spent years researching material and component vulnerabilities\, wind-driven ember ignitions\, and wind-driven building-to-building fire spread. Insights from these experiments have informed the Wildfire Prepared Home Program – a designation certification program that outlines a system of actions homeowners can take at the parcel level to address a property’s roof\, building features\, and defensible space to meaningfully reduce its risk of wildfire ignition. \nThis session will walk attendees through the science conducted at IBHS’ Research Center in South Carolina\, along with post-disaster field investigations\, that have collectively identified the most vulnerable areas around the home that must be addressed. IBHS will discuss the two Wildfire Prepared Home designation level requirements and how each addresses ignitions from embers\, radiant heat\, and direct flame contact. IBHS is actively engaged in improving community-scale wildfire resilience through its recently launched Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood standard. This neighborhood-level operational framework includes the science-backed requirements of its Home-level program and incorporates additional requirements to address structure density\, the presence of connective fuels\, and building materials – the three pillars of wildfire conflagration. \n(*Virtual on Zoom.  Register below to receive the access link) \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:  (12:00pm – 1:30pm) \n\nDr. Anne Cope – Chief Engineer\, IBHS\nRoy Wright – President and CEO\, IBHS\n\nModerated by: \n\nWilliam (Bill) Melby\, FAIA – former principal\, Ordiz Melby Architects & past Chair\, AIA California Disaster Assistance Network\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nCLICK HERE for more info from AIA California. \nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\n \nDr. Anne Cope – Chief Engineer\, IBHS \nDr. Anne Cope joined IBHS in 2009 just a few months before the groundbreaking for the construction of the IBHS Research Center in Richburg\, South Carolina. As the Chief Engineer\, she leads the development of research programs to improve the performance of structures in hurricanes\, wildfires\, severe thunderstorms\, and hailstorms\, as well as the team of engineers\, scientists\, and skilled craftsmen who conduct research on full-scale homes and commercial buildings. She is responsible for the team’s implementation of research findings into building codes and standards. \nPrior to joining IBHS\, Dr. Cope was a project manager and structural engineer with Reynolds\, Smith & Hills\, Inc.\, designing projects for NASA\, the Department of Defense\, and commercial launch operations. Dr. Cope’s research encompasses topics ranging from the full-scale simulation of wind effects on buildings to detailed studies of the vulnerabilities of buildings to natural hazards and the development of damage prediction models. She is also a proud veteran of the United States Army. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Clemson University and her doctorate from the University of Florida. She is a registered professional engineer in Florida and South Carolina. \n \nRoy Wright – President and CEO\, IBHS \nConvinced the continuing cycle of human suffering that strikes families and communities following severe weather can be broken\, Roy Wright leads a team of scientists and risk communicators who deliver strategies for safer and stronger homes and businesses. \nFor two decades\, Roy has served in roles that put him on the ground in the immediate aftermath of weather-driven and climate-related disasters\, walking through damaged homes with survivors and leading the charge for survivable homes and businesses\, stronger construction\, more effective resilience efforts\, and better building codes. \nA property insurance and disaster resiliency expert and a former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official\, Roy joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in 2018. \nIBHS delivers top-tier science and translates it into action to prevent avoidable suffering\, strengthen our homes and businesses\, inform the insurance industry\, and support thriving communities. Roy’s team uses a unique\, state-of-the-art research facility to conduct realistic re-creations of severe weather hazards on full-scale structures. \nPrior to IBHS\, Roy served at FEMA as the chief executive of the National Flood Insurance Program\, led the agency’s Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration\, and directed resilience programs addressing earthquake\, fire\, flood\, and wind risks. \nA native of California\, Roy earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University. \nFollow Roy on LinkedIn and Twitter for his insights on disaster safety\, building resilience\, and leadership. \nModerated by:\n \nWilliam (Bill) Melby\, FAIA – former principal\, Ordiz Melby Architects & past Chair\, AIA California Disaster Assistance Network \nWilliam (Bill) Melby\, FAIA has been the principal-in-charge of over 300 diverse educational and institutional projects\, including four comprehensive high schools\, and several other award winning projects. \nFor over four decades Bill has been a tireless advocate for his clients\, the architectural profession\, and the often overlooked Central Valley of California. He has been an active mentor and has worked to educate the entire architectural community through his efforts with the AIA California. He regularly participates in mentoring opportunities with local elementary\, high school\, and college students. a well as coordinating with high school and community college instructors. \nAs a volunteer\, Bill has deployed to disasters like the Northridge Earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. He is a past Chair of the AIA California Disaster Assistance Network\, AIA CA representative to the national AIA State Disaster Coordinators network. and was a member of the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee from 2021 to 2023. Bill was a founding Co-chair of the AIA CA Resilient Design Committee. He has also been active with the Golden Empire Gleaners food bank for over thirty years. \nRESOURCE LINKS:\nAIACA Hardening for Wildfire Resilience \nAIA California published an article discussing the impacts of wildfires in California and the importance of hardening both the site and structure to limit destruction. The piece emphasizes that wildfires create significant financial burdens and highlights strategies to enhance resilience. \nhttps://aiacalifornia.org/news/hardening-for-wildfire-resilience/ \nContinuing Education: Wildfire-Adapted Design \nAn article in Architectural Record discusses the importance of hardening homes against fire in tandem with other measures\, most critically\, defensible space. It emphasizes that while hardening homes is essential\, it must be complemented by other strategies to effectively mitigate wildfire risks. \nhttps://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14853-continuing-education-wildfire-adapted-design#continuing-education \nSustainable Defensible Space \nCreated by the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains\, along with a diverse steering committee of experts\, this project focuses on offering solutions to improve resilience and resource conservation values\, and resistance of structures to wildfire loss for developed properties in the SMMNRA by improving management by homeowners of their defensible space zone.  The site has an additional “Resources” tab for more detailed information and links to associated agencies. \nwww.defensiblespace.org \nRockwool/RDH Technical Bulletin: https://www.rockwool.com/syssiteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/technical-bulletins/residential/rockwool—building-with-stone-wool-in-wildfire-prone-areas.pdf?f=20250311140839 \nSFPE WUI Handbook: https://www.sfpe.org/wuihandbook/home \nNFPA Wildfire Resources: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire \n2022 CBC – Chapter 7A – https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2022/chapter/7A/sfm-materials-and-construction-methods-for-exterior-wildfire-exposure#7A \nCalfire WUI Listed Products – https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-engineering-and-investigations/building-materials-listing \nIBHS Wildfire Research – https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/ \n  \n  \n \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/wildfire-prepared-home-program-improving-property-survivability-and-insurability/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Architecture in Healthcare Committee,Committees,Networking,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fire-Response-Session-5-Wildfire-Prepared-Home-Program-1200x800-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250411T173358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T185436Z UID:116472-1747936800-1747942200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Playable Architecture: Bring Your Model to Life DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores how Unreal Engine is reshaping architectural workflows. “Playable Architecture” demonstrates a real-time\, interactive approach that builds on familiar tools like Revit\, Rhino\, and Blender to create immersive environments clients can explore and understand intuitively. Through practical workflows and case studies\, it shows how activating BIM data in Unreal Engine enhances collaboration\, enables real-time feedback\, and unlocks new levels of engagement in the design process. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nShervin Peyghambari – Digital Experience Designer\, CO Architects \nShervin Peyghambari is a Digital Experience Designer at CO Architects with over 13 years in the architecture industry\, including nearly a decade focused on technology-driven solutions. His work centers on enhancing client engagement through immersive\, real-time experiences while bridging design\, technical\, and project teams. He develops and implements workflows that make complex technologies more accessible\, streamlining collaboration and improving communication across every stage of the design process. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU \n1.Extract and visualize embedded metadata from Revit models\n2.Explore BIM workflows that connect with real-time game engines\n3.Strengthen collaboration between design\, visualization\, and technology teams\n4.Use interactive models to support client engagement and design decision-making \n  \nPARKING  \nStreet Parking is available. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/playable-architecture-bring-your-model-to-life/ LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Committees,Networking,Presentation,Professional Practice Committee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PlayableArchitecture_AIA_WEBSITE_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250502T202855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T202855Z UID:117461-1747911600-1747915200@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Maximizing Tax Credits & Incentives for Architectural\, Engineering\, and Design-Build Firms DESCRIPTION:Please note: This is an External Event being hosted by MGO. We are sharing this with our community as this will be helpful to all of you. \nEvent Details \nAgenda: \n\nUnderstand the Basics: Provide an overview of the various tax credits and incentives available to architectural\, engineering\, and design-build firms.\nIdentify Qualifying Activities: Help firms identify which activities qualify for tax credits\, particularly the R&D tax credit\, 179D energy efficiency building deduction\, 45L\, and other hiring credits such as Empowerment Zone and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).\nApplication Process: Guide firms through the process of applying for these tax credits.\nMaximize Benefits: Offer strategies to maximize the financial benefits from these tax credits.\n\nPlease click here to register. \nThank you! URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/maximizing-tax-credits-incentives-for-architectural-engineering-and-design-build-firms/ LOCATION:Virtual on Zoom CATEGORIES:Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MGO-Feature-Image-976x706-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210442 CREATED:20250430T054902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T174829Z UID:117316-1747848600-1747855800@www.aialosangeles.org SUMMARY:Practical Research: Applying Findings on the Role of Visibility in Healthcare Design DESCRIPTION:The continuous improvement of the built environment through ongoing research and its application is an essential component of good healthcare facility design. While many accept this as truth\, there is little understanding as to how academic research is conducted or\, perhaps even more importantly\, how to appropriately apply the findings once it’s concluded. \nIn this research focused presentation\, we will introduce the theory and technique of space syntax and observation to explore and measure visibility – and the pivotal role that visibility (visual connectivity) has on essential staff communications and better patient outcomes. From there\, we will continue the discussion to provide examples of how designers and planners can put generic concepts and in-depth research findings into practice to enhance healthcare delivery\, staff efficiency\, and user satisfaction. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nArsalan Gharaveis\, AIA\, Ph.D.\, NCARB\, IIA\, EDAC\, LEED GA – Senior Medical Planner\, Taylor Design \nArsalan is an architect\, healthcare planner/designer\, educator\, and researcher with over 18 years developing healthcare design solutions that are rooted in evidence-based design. As a senior medical planner\, he enjoys working with clients to create and implement plans that respond to healthcare facilities’ operational needs\, resulting in better patient outcomes. His academic research has been presented at numerous conferences around the globe and published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. \n  \nSPEAKER \n \nJamison Delfino\, NCIDQ\, CHID – Principal & Project Director\, Taylor Design \nAs Principal and Project Director\, Jamison has over 14 years of experience as a design professional focused on the health and science sectors.  Creatively approaching each project with an enhanced sensitivity for patients\, staff\, and caregivers\, she is highly adept at leading diverse project teams while ensuring the design exceeds the client’s expectations. \n  \nAIA CES: Approved for 1.5 LU|HSW \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Learn how visualization and communication in healthcare facilities can be explored in academic research. \n2. Learn how visual and communication analysis can enhance the effectiveness of facility design in a design firm. \n3. Learn how to apply an evidence-based design process in real life projects \n4. Learn how space syntax and observation can be used to analyze opportunities for staff to visualize patients and other staff. \n  \nPARKING \nFree parking lot + street parking is available. \n  \n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/practical-research-applying-findings-on-the-role-of-visibility-in-healthcare-design/ LOCATION:Miller Knoll Showroom\, 3641 Holdrege Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016 CATEGORIES:Committees,Healthcare,Networking,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.aialosangeles.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Practical-Research-Feature-Image-976x706-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR